Overall score
Aldgate
68.0/100
Heathfield
53.1/100
Aldgate vs Heathfield, SA Suburb Comparison
Aldgate for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldgateHeathfield
Crime rate
Aldgate
10.0 / 1k
Heathfield
11.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldgate
135
Heathfield
32
Population
Aldgate
3,471
Heathfield
1,062
Metric leadAldgate 7Heathfield 23 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldgate | Heathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 11.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 19 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 19 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Population | 3,471 | 1,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aldgate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Heathfield is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Aldgate pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Heathfield is the better pick for tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Value-focused buyers may find Aldgate the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Heathfield.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.